Florence Matzner
Obituary
MATZNER, FLORENCE, 89, peacefully passed away at her family’s home in Pinecrest on Wednesday March 4, 2009. She was predeceased by Alfred, her loving husband of 52 years. She was a loving mother, devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Florence is survived by her sons Robert J. Matzner of Ft. Lauderdale and Gary C. Matzner and his wife Veronica of Pinecrest. Mummum Flo will be missed by her grandchildren Jonathan, Howard, Ryan, Alex, Eric, Ethan and great-grandchildren Josh and Lauren. Florence was born and raised in Newark, NJ where she fondly remembered growing up with her pony Brownie. She was the youngest of 5 siblings and was the last surviving family member of her generation. She dearly missed her sister Sylvia and brothers Jules, Lou and Robert. She will be lovingly remembered by her niece Janee and nephews, Steven, Ron, Gary, Richard, and Buddy.
She graduated in 1941 from New Jersey State Teachers College and moved with her husband to Stamford, Ct where she was a substitute teacher and volunteer at the Stamford Hospital. She was a lifetime member of Hadassah. She and Al resided in Florida since 1981. Her family will fondly remember her culinary skills which included many delicious pies and fabulous meatballs. Florence’s warm heart and gentle nature will be missed by family and friends alike.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 10:00 am at Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables. Memorial Donations can be made online to Lev La Lev Jewish Childrens Home.
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